Domaine William Fèvre – Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2020 – Burgundy France

Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2020 is a powerful and age-worthy Chardonnay from the most famous Grand Cru vineyard in Chablis. Produced from organically farmed hillside parcels with exceptional southern exposure, it combines remarkable minerality, depth, and precision with the concentration of the outstanding 2020 vintage.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2020
• Vineyard: Les Clos Grand Cru
• Vineyard Size: 4.11 hectares
• Exposure: South
• Soil: Rocky Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soils rich in fossils and stones
• Vinification: Gravity-fed winemaking with short pneumatic pressing
• Aging: 20 months total, including 5–6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels for 40% of the blend, followed by stainless steel aging
• Alcohol: 13% ABV
• Style: Grand Cru Chardonnay

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied
• Fruit: Citrus, orchard fruit, ripe stone fruit
• Savory: Floral notes, spice, oyster shell, wet stone
• Structure: Powerful concentration, vibrant acidity, exceptionally long finish

The 2020 growing season began with an exceptionally early bud break and progressed through a warm summer marked by periods of heat and drought. Despite these challenges, the fruit achieved excellent ripeness and concentration. Les Clos delivers remarkable complexity, combining floral, fruity, and spicy aromas with the intense minerality that defines the greatest wines of Chablis. Structured in youth, it develops extraordinary depth and generosity with age.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Produced from one of the largest and most important holdings in Les Clos Grand Cru
• One of Chablis' most iconic and age-worthy terroirs
• Combines Grand Cru power with classic Chablis minerality and freshness

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster and shellfish
• Seared scallops
• Turbot or Dover sole
• Roast chicken with cream sauce

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Lovers of Grand Cru Chablis
✓ Fans of mineral-driven Chardonnay
✓ Collectors of age-worthy white Burgundy
✕ Not ideal if you prefer heavily oaked Chardonnay